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Borussia Dortmund manager Peter Stoger explains what it means to finally be able to see Marco Reus, Mario Gotze and Andre Schurrle link up with one another. On Thursday, Borussia Dortmund will look to reach the round of 16 in the Europa League in the return leg against Serie A’s Atalanta. Thanks to Chelsea loanee

Congolese giants AS Vita Club were among a number of high-profile clubs to advance to the second round of the CAF Champions League on Wednesday, but Sudanese heavyweights Al-Merrikh were one of several big clubs to fall at the first hurdle. Les Dauphins Noirs, African champions in 1973, won 2-1 away at Mighty Wanderers of

AC Milan will take a big advantage back to the San Siro after sweeping aside Ludogorets Razgrad in the Europa League. Yonghong Li (centre) has hit out at ‘fake’ reports. AC Milan president Yonghong Li has dismissed claims that he faces bankruptcy in China and condemned Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera for accusing him of

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said he felt his team had turned a corner and were now hitting their best form — speaking after Wednesday evening’s 3-1 La Liga victory at neighbours Leganes — with Sergio Ramos playing down a penalty controversy with Gareth Bale. The suburban side took a shock lead after just six

Alfonso Gonzalez’s impressive form at Monterrey has been one of the surprises of the Clausura. MEXICO CITY — Heading into the 2018 Clausura’s Week 9, Liga MX’s postseason candidates are barely beginning to solidify their places in the table. But the storylines so far have been aplenty, and they have included the reemergence of several

Skipper Sergio Ramos scored a late penalty clincher as Real Madrid came from behind to win 3-1 at Leganes and ease themselves into third place in La Liga. But it was holding midfielder Casemiro who shone after being handed a more progressive role in the absence of several of Zinedine Zidane’s big names. The Brazilian

LONDON — A ban on voters publicly endorsing any 2026 World Cup bid has been lifted by FIFA in the face of criticism from football officials. The governing body last month ordered officials not to openly discuss the merits of either the joint Northern American bid, featuring the United States, Canada and Mexico, or the

Shaka Hislop and Mark Donaldson discuss what makes the Mane-Salah-Firmino partnership so effective and how they compare to other attacking trios around Europe. The English Football Association (FA) have confirmed that they will be taking no disciplinary action against Roberto Firmino in regards to the allegation made by Everton’s Mason Holgate. Holgate had alleged that

FFA chairman Steven Lowy was absent from Thursday’s talks. Officials from FIFA and the AFC have heard the wishes and grievances of Australian football stakeholders and will move quickly to set down a road map for governance reform. Having heard from all vested parties over the course of three days, the three-man delegation wrapped up

The Exploding Heads provide unique cases for both Sevilla and Man United as to why each will advance in the Champions League. The ESPN FC crew delve into the complexities of Sevilla vs. Manchester United, including how Paul Pogba will play if he features for Jose Mourinho’s side. Check out the key stats and big

Fabio Cannavaro is back at Guangzhou Evergrande. Fabio Cannavaro has said he is not concerned about Guangzhou Evergrande‘s faltering start to the Asian Champions League after seeing them held to a second consecutive draw, this time by Cerezo Osaka. Cannavaro’s team failed to find the net in a 0-0 stalemate against the Japanese team and picked

Vinicius Jr. has been tipped for the top. Brazilian sensation Vinicius Jr. says he dreams of making the 2018 World Cup squad, as he prepares to move to Real Madrid next summer. The 17-year-old Flamengo forward, who has agreed a €45 million deal to sign for Madrid in July, helped his club win the Copa

Tyler Adams, Kellyn Acosta and Wil Trapp are homegrown success stories, but are there enough more to come? As Major League Soccer grows older, its players continue to skew younger. Teams in the domestic first division, which kicks off its 23rd season on March 3, signed 73 players during the offseason. Those men boasted an

Arsene Wenger credits Arsenal for taking the game to a ‘nervous’ Ostersunds side and navigating the weather conditions in their comprehensive victory. LONDON — Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey will miss Arsenal’s Europa League match against Ostersunds, but Arsene Wenger is hopeful they will both be fit for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final. Ozil and Ramsey

FIFA president Gianni Infantino speaks to ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti about his hopes of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups being able to change any negative perceptions of both Russia and Qatar. Fox Sports will air 38 of the 64 games of the 2018 World Cup on network television in the United States. The tournament

Blair Turgott has been accused of using a stolen credit card to gamble at a casino. A former Premier League footballer gambled £16,000 at a Mayfair casino using a card stolen from an 85-year-old, a court has heard. Ex-West Ham United winger Blair Turgott, 23, is accused of withdrawing the cash before exchanging it for

Ganso has had fleeting moments but has found European football tough overall since arriving at Sevilla in 2016. When Sevilla take the field against Manchester United in the Champions League on Wednesday, Paulo Henrique Ganso will not be in their ranks. The Brazilian playmaker has been left out of Sevilla’s Champions League squad, effectively declared

As the fight to avoid relegation wages on, Paul Mariner and Ross Dyer take a look at the bottom half of the Premier League after week 27. Crystal Palace are poised to sign former Liverpool goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri on a free transfer, sources close to the club have told ESPN FC. Palace boss Roy Hodgson